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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.05, 1,153.26 and 404.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.05, 1,153.26 and 404.15 is: 606.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.05 : 1,153.26 = 404.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.05/1,153.26 = 404.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.05x = 1,153.26 × 404.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.05x = 466,084.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,084.26/769.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.05

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